Purchasing Agent

Position: Purchasing Specialist Location: Cary, Illinois

Coilcraft, Inc. is a privately held global manufacturer headquartered in Cary, Illinois, with a 75+ year reputation for quality and engineering excellence. Our high-performance magnetic components serve customers across telecommunications, computing, automotive, broadband communications, and consumer electronics worldwide. We are seeking a Purchasing Agent to join our Purchasing team. In this role, you'll help develop and manage a reliable supplier base while working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure materials meet Coilcraft's expectations for quality, cost, availability, and delivery.

• Identify, evaluate, select, and develop suppliers that meet requirements for cost, quality, delivery, availability, and reliability
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing suppliers
• Support supplier qualification activities, data collection and analysis, reporting, and corrective and preventive actions
• Identify opportunities to improve material value, quality, processing, and overall cost
• Initiate supply agreements and support procurement activities for materials used in manufacturing operations
• Investigate supplier-related issues, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate corrective actions
• Work with Engineering and Operations to maintain and improve material specifications while reducing product variation, processing costs, and scrap
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to involve suppliers early in new product development and product modification initiatives
• Visit suppliers as needed to evaluate capabilities, quality, processes, and opportunities for improvement
• Administer online purchasing systems and maintain accurate purchasing and supplier information
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the supply chain

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 2–5 years of purchasing or procurement experience within a manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop productive relationships with suppliers and internal departments
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Experience with MRP or ERP systems
• Knowledge of inventory control and materials management
• Familiarity with ISO/IATF 16949 requirements
• Experience with purchasing and shipping processes
• Experience with supplier qualification, development, and corrective actions
• Experience working directly with Engineering and Manufacturing teams
• Familiarity with supplier negotiations and supply agreements

• Play an important role in supporting a global manufacturing organization
• Develop relationships with suppliers while working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations
• Gain exposure to supplier development, sourcing, quality, and new product initiatives
• Join a stable, privately held company with a 75+ year history
• Work in a collaborative environment where your decisions directly impact quality, cost, and manufacturing performance
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) with company match, and profit sharing